two-cycle

adjective

two-cy·cle ˈtü-ˈsī-kəl

of an internal combustion engine

: having a 2-stroke cycle

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My mechanic suggests using a high-quality gas with some extra two-cycle oil over the amount recommended on the label to better protect the engine. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023

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1902, in the meaning defined above

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“Two-cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-cycle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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